ANALYSING CHROMATOGRAPHS [C12.2] Flashcards
[C12.2]
1
Q
MOBILE PHASE
A
solvent (eg; water)
2
Q
STATIONARY PHASE
A
chromatography paper due to CAPILLARY ACTION
3
Q
CAPILLARY ACTION
A
pulls substances in the mixture upwards; lighter particles move further up the stationary phase
4
Q
starting line drawn in? why?
A
drawn in pencil ABOVE WATER LINE so it WON’T MOVE
5
Q
Rf value?
A
Rf value - distance substance moved/distance mobile phase moved